Journal of Clinical & Experimental Dermatology Research
Open Access

Employing the power of ayurveda to treat and cure psoriasis

Joint Conference on 9^th Clinical Dermatology Congress & 2^nd International Conference on Psoriasis, Psoriatic arthritis & Skin infections

October 16-18, 2017 New York, USA

Kailas Patil and Kunal Deore

Vedika psoriasis ayurvda research center, India

Posters & Accepted Abstracts: J Clin Exp Dermatol Res

Abstract :

Background & Description: A lot has been researched and written about psoriasis. The consensus regarding the causes, management, treatment and cure seems to be constantly leaning towards the age-old term â�?�?Unknown Etiologyâ�?. But as per Ayurveda the reason for this disease has been linked to a â�?�?Disproportion of DOSHA*â�? In Ayurveda, psoriasis is described as â�?�?Mandal Kushtha*â�? in Charak Samhita- the definitive thesis on wellness based on Ayurveda. In this disorder, balancing of the Vata* and Kapha* Doshaâ�?�?s is involved. According to Ayurveda imbalance of Vata increases the cells of psoriatic skin faster while in Kapha and Dosha the skin gets thick, red scaling like Mica leaves. Objective: The objective of this paper is to provide an alternative approach for treating psoriasis using holistic healing. Such healing is achieved employing the powerful and timeless principles of Ayurveda as propounded by the sages of the Indian subcontinent. Treatment: For the aforementioned Doshas (pronounced as Though-Shaaz), Ayurveda recommends the use of Shaman and Shodhan treatments. Shaman employs the use of traditional medicine in tablet or powder form to be consumed orally. It also includes topical application of medicated oils for different types of psoriasis. Shodhan treatment includes our very own D-therapy (Detoxification therapy) which includes the following steps: 1) Snehana â�?�? A lubrication system for the human body in which soft, fatty or oily substances are administered (Oleation). 2) Swedana - Steam treatment. 3) Waman â�?�? Inducement of controlled vomiting. 4) Virechana â�?�? Liver/Colon detox. 5) Basti â�?�? The insertion of herbal concoctions through Enema procedure. 6) Rakta Mokshan â�?�? Bloodletting. 7) Nasya â�?�? Nasal administration of medicinal herbs. 8) Shirodhara â�?�? Pouring warm herbal oils over the forehead and 9) Takradhara â�?�? Pouring medicated buttermilk over forehead. We recommend undergoing this revolutionary D-therapy atleast 2-3 times a year for best and lasting results. Conclusions: The above therapy has the following advantages: 1) D-therapy is an alternative treatment for psoriasis. 2) Reduces the inflammatory condition by acting at the basal cell layer. 3) Relief in itching within 10 days and brings down the occurrence of scales within 4 weeks of treatment. 4) Helps in avoiding recurrence upon undergoing complete treatment 5) Helps in healing and rejuvenating skin to its normal condition.